Upgrade your summer soundtrack with the eight best Bluetooth speakers, from powerful to portable

Guardian journalism is independent. We earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. We tested models from JBL, Sony, Bose, Soundcore, Sonos and more to find the very best Bluetooth speaker for every budget and lifestyle I tested 42 pairs of wireless earbuds to find the best in the US, and I never want to listen to Fast Car again Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better things I say this as a friend, not a scold: Please stop listening to music on your phone’s built-in speakers. While the internet will probably remain divided over where it’s appropriate to blast music (backyard pool party yes, hotel pool no), we can all agree that if you’re going to do it, even a cheap Bluetooth speaker sounds dramatically better than the speaker built into our phones. But which Bluetooth speaker should you get? With prices that range from the laughably small (just $10) to serious investments of $500 and up, and features that can include waterproofing, speakerphone functionality, and even charging your phone, the choice can be far from obvious. We have some picks and advice that will make it easy. I’ve been testing and reviewing